Strategic Partnership Manager – Livestock

This is a senior role where you can make a real difference to British livestock farming. You will lead a high-performing team, shape strategy, and build influential relationships across the sector, with a particular focus on beef and sheep farming.

You will champion initiatives that support farmers, promote best practice, and improve productivity and sustainability. Sharing knowledge and insights across the sector will be a core part of your role, while ensuring programmes and events deliver real impact.

Managing a team of 8, you will oversee projects from planning to delivery, build trusted relationships with farmers and industry stakeholders, and use data and insights to inform long-term strategies. Your work will directly influence the future of British livestock farming.

The role is home-based with national travel when required.

The role:

• Champion sector engagement, driving initiatives that deliver real value for the livestock production industry
• Lead and inspire stakeholder engagement team to achieve goals
• Oversee impactful programmes and events, ensuring they run smoothly and on budget
• Build influential relationships across the livestock production industry
• Harness data and insights to shape strategies that make a measurable difference
• Foster collaboration and share best practice to maximise efficiency and innovation
• Promote the benefits of sector work with clarity and confidence, strengthening industry trust

About you:

• Significant knowledge of livestock production and British farming
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver operational improvements.
• Excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strategic thinker with a track record of shaping long-term plans and driving growth
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-changing agricultural environment
• Willing to travel nationally and hold a full UK driving licence.

The package:

• Salary based on experience
• Car allowance
• Enhanced pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

How do I apply?

For more information and an informal confidential discussion please call Harry Porter on: 01885 485524 or e-mail your CV and covering letter To harry.porter@delacyexecutive.co.uk. Thank you.

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